Ag Leader Intellislope Operation Manual Ver.5.2
Intellislope
TM
Tile Plow Control
System
Operator Manual
Firmware Version 5.2
PN 4003501-ENG_C
COPYRIGHT © 2014
AG LEADER TECHNOLOGY
Ames, Iowa
All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents
Installation
Components and Identification.................................................................................1
Display ................................................................................................................1
Plow Harness......................................................................................................1
Water Management Module................................................................................2
GPS...............................................................................................................3
GPS Receiver Configuration...............................................................................3
Check Intellislope Unlock .........................................................................................3
Create Survey Configuration
About Surveying.......................................................................................................5
Configuration Wizard................................................................................................5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Create Tile Configuration
Configuration Wizard................................................................................................7
Setup Tile Controller
Configuration Setup..................................................................................................9
Implement Offsets ....................................................................................................9
Water Management................................................................................................10
Ongoing Pitch Zero Adjustment..............................................................................11
Rule of Adjustments..........................................................................................12
Hydraulic Pressure and Hose Hookup ...................................................................13
Roll Calibration.......................................................................................................14
Pitch Calibration .....................................................................................................14
Look-Ahead Distance.............................................................................................15
Antenna Offsets......................................................................................................15
Survey
About Surveying.....................................................................................................17
Surveying With a Vehicle (Not Plow)......................................................................17
Surveying with Plow ...............................................................................................18
Managing Surveys..................................................................................................20
AutoTile
Operating Modes....................................................................................................21
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Installing with AutoTile........................................................................................... 21
Target Profile Design............................................................................................. 22
Switch Start Button ................................................................................................ 22
Reverse Outlet Command ..................................................................................... 23
Adjusting Profile to allow Tiling.............................................................................. 24
Tile Type................................................................................................................ 25
Select Tile Product................................................................................................. 25
Creating Tile Products...................................................................................... 25
Start Depth Message............................................................................................. 26
AutoTile in Process................................................................................................ 27
Grade Control
About Grade Control.............................................................................................. 31
Running Grade Control.......................................................................................... 31
Pitch Control
About Pitch Control................................................................................................ 35
Running Pitch Control............................................................................................ 35
Diagnostics
Devices.................................................................................................................. 37
GPS ....................................................................................................................... 37
Lessons Learned and Pitfalls to Avoid................................................................... 38
Extreme Soil Conditions................................................................................... 38
Tractor Effects.................................................................................................. 38
Low Hydraulic Pressure.................................................................................... 39
Failure to Float the Three-point Hitch or Wheel Frame.................................... 39
Operating Too Shallow..................................................................................... 39
Driving Too Fast............................................................................................... 39
Obstructions ..................................................................................................... 39
Detuned Configuration Parameters.................................................................. 39
GPS Interruptions............................................................................................. 40
Defective Components..................................................................................... 40
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
COMPONENTS AND IDENTIFICATION
DISPLAY
The AgLeader Integra display will mount in the cab. Use the
provided cables in the cable kit to install power direct to the
battery terminals, routing them out of the way, and clear of
moving parts. Use the provided zip ties, to secure the cables.
If you have excess cabling, coil excess cables in an area that
will not get caught on moving parts. A RAM mount is provided
to mount the display in the cab, and allows for flexibility to
install where windows and gauges are not obstructed.
Locate the 4001979-3 cable, and route this toward the back of
the tractor. For most front wheel assist tractors this should
reach to the plow harness that is installed on the tile plow. If
you need additional length, extension cables are available
from your dealer in 6 and 12 ft lengths for 4-Wheel drive tractors.
INSTALLATION
PLOW HARNESS
Cable Routing
Pitch Valves
Wheel Depth Valves
Tractor Connection
GPS Antenna Location
Module Location
Figure 1
Locate cable PN 4003415. This will be mounted on the plow, with the single round cable connector at
the hitch. There are 2 weather pack connectors that will connect to the Proportional valve. If you cannot
route the cables to make these ends work, extensions can be ordered by your dealer to make the
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connections. Route the cable as shown below to ensure that moving parts do not pinch cables,
extensions, or adapters.
WATER MANAGEMENT MODULE
The module was designed to be oriented so the cable
connections face the tractor. This is so the sensors are
oriented correctly, and work as they were designed. Use
the provided Module adapter plate and hardware to
secure the module to the plow in the location as shown on
the previous page. The label should also face Up when
installing.
Make sure that you color match the connections from the Harness to the module and you don’t force the
connections, this can damage electrical pins. The round connections on the harness will be used to
power the GPS receiver. The 2 large, and 1 small square connections will connect to the module. The
Brown connector will be used for the GPS signal input.
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LED (A) and (B)
• Off - CAN BUS is idle
• Flashing Green - CAN BUS communicating
• Blinking Yellow – Active BUS error when other devices are transmitting/receiving
• Solid Yellow – Passive BUS error when no other devices are acknowledging
• Solid Red – BUS Off
LED (C)
• Off – no power
• Solid Red – Low voltage
INSTALLATION
• Solid Green – Good power
GPS
Make sure the GPS receiver is mounted over the top of the cutting shear as shown in Figure 1 on
.page 1. There will be 2 cables that will connect the GPS receiver to the module, one will be specific to
your specific GPS receiver.
Double check to make sure that all connections are made and snug, and all cables are secured and not
routed in areas that will be pinched.
GPS RECEIVER CONFIGURATION
For Intellislope to receive GPS information from the receiver, the receiver needs to be sending out
NMEA GGA, VTG, and GSA sentences. NMEA is a standardized output that virtually every GPS
receiver supports. There are different BAUD rates, hertz, and types of messages that the GPS receiver
can send out. Your receiver must be configured to send out the message at either 19,200 BAUD or
38,400 BAUD. The receiver must also be configured to run at 5 or 10 Hz for GGA and VTG, and 1 Hz for
GSA. The only sentences Intellislope needs are GGA, VTG, and GSA. Please turn off all other
messages.
If your GPS antenna has an internal roll correction applied when transmitting the Lat/Long data, you
must 0 out the antenna height while connected to the WMC module. The WMC module has its own Roll
correction sensor to compensate for the side roll of the plow. If the GPS receiver is sending this
message as well, the value will be 2 times greater than it should be resulting in degraded performance.
CHECK INTELLISLOPE UNLOCK
Features
Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Display button > Features tab
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Display
Features
General
Feature
Automatic Swath Control
Multiple Product
Norac UC5 Interface
Fan Frame - Feed Gate Control
ISOBUS Virtual Terminal
HARDI Sprayer
Intellislope Tiling
Console Setup
Advanced
Status
Enabled
Off
Enabled
Off
Enabled
Off
Enabled
Feature Description:
Enables Intellislope tile mode.
Unlock
The Features Tab is where you can enter unlock
codes. Unlock codes are unique to the serial number
of each display and the feature registration number.
You must supply these numbers to your dealer when
purchasing any unlock codes. Press to enter
the unlock code and Press to enable the
feature.
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CREATE SURVEY CONFIGURATION
CREATE SURVEY CONFIGURATION
CREATE SURVEY CONFIGURATION
ABOUT SURVEYING
• requires driving over the path where tile will be placed
• required by AutoTile but not by Grade Control or Pitch Control
• can be done right before laying tile or well in advance, provided your RTK base station has been
surveyed in, and is placed in the same location for surveying and installation.
• can be done using tiling equipment (using the tiling configuration) or a separate vehicle (using the
surveying configuration)
• can use either Versa or Ag Leader Integra display (tiling requires an Ag Leader Integra display)
CONFIGURATION WIZARD
Configuration
Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > Add
(+) button > Surveying button
A wizard will then guide you through the process of creating a configuration using the following steps:
1. Select Vehicle
Select an existing vehicle from the drop-down menu or create a new vehicle.
Press and create a new vehicle with the Vehicle Setup Wizard.
- Vehicle Wizard - input the following information:
a. vehicle type
b. make and model
c. distance from rear axle to rear drawbar, rear lift arms, front lift arms (not necessary for surveying
operation but can be useful if vehicle is used for other operations)
d. vehicle name
Press to edit offsets listed on screen:
- Antenna Location from Rear Axle
- Antenna Location from Centerline
- Antenna Height from Ground (Very important that this measurement is correct for accurate tile
placement)
- Rear Drawbar
- Rear Lift Arms
- Front Lift Arms
Surveying
Press to continue.
2. Select Speed Source
Select Primary and Backup Source (Display GPS, Auxiliary Device, GPS via WM Control)
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3. Enter Configuration Name
A suggested name for the configuration appears. If desired, Press to enter a different name for
your configuration. Press when complete.
Configuration
Surveying
Quad 500
Tiling
JD 8310R, SoilMax GoldDigger
Product
Configuration Setup
Equipment
Vehicle
Quad 500
Coverage
Equipment
Name
The complete configuration should now appear on
the Configuration Setup screen and is now able to
be selected when starting a new field operation.
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CREATE TILE CONFIGURATION
CREATE TILE CONFIGURATION
CREATE TILE CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION WIZARD
Configuration
Tiling
Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > Add
(+) button > Tiling button
A wizard will then guide you through the process of creating a configuration using the following steps:
1. Select Vehicle
Select an existing vehicle from the drop-down menu or create a new vehicle.
Press and create a new vehicle with the Vehicle Setup Wizard.
- Vehicle Wizard - input the following information:
a. vehicle type
b. make and model
c. distance from rear axle to rear drawbar, rear lift arms, front lift arms (not necessary for surveying
operation but can be useful if vehicle is used for other operations)
d. vehicle name
Press to edit offsets listed on screen:
- Antenna Location from Rear Axle
- Antenna Location from Centerline
- Antenna Height from Ground (Very important that this measurement is correct for accurate tile
placement)
- Rear Drawbar
- Rear Lift Arms
- Front Lift Arms
Press to continue.
2. Select Implement
Select an existing implement from the drop-down menu or create a new implement.
Press and create a new implement with the Implement Setup Wizard.
- Implement Wizard - input the following information:
a. make and model
b. implement attachment type (Rear Drawbar or Rear Lift Arms)
c. controller WM Control
d. GPS Antenna Offset
• Antenna Location from Hitch Point
• Antenna Location from Ground (measurement must be taken with the implement raised all the
way up in transport position.)
• Antenna to Plow Base (when collecting surveys with this configuration, the plow must be in the
same position for each survey to collect accurate soil elevation)
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• Antenna to Tip (Horizontal: an example is if the plow tip is 24 inches ahead of antenna, you
would enter 24 in front)
• Antenna Location from Centerline
e. implement name
Press to continue.
3. Select Speed Source
Select Primary and Backup Source (Display GPS, Auxiliary Device, GPS via WM Control)
4. Enter Configuration Name
A suggested name for the configuration appears. If desired, Press to enter a different name for
your configuration. Press when complete.
The complete configuration should now appear on the Configuration Setup screen and is now able to be
selected when starting a new Field Operation
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SETUP TILE CONTROLLER
SETUP TILE CONTROLLER
SETUP TILE CONTROLLER
CONFIGURATION SETUP
Select Your Specific
Configuration
Configuration
Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > Your
Specific Configuration > Setup (wrench) button
Note: Use the Manage Equipment button to view a list of specific vehicles and implements.
IMPLEMENT OFFSETS
Vehicle
JD 8530
Vehicle
Offsets
Speed
Input
Equipment
Settings
Configuration Setup
Implement: SoilMax Golddigger
ul Swath:
Sections:
Offsets
32808 ft
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Controller: tile
Serial Number
Controller
Settings
Unassigned
Press to adjust vehicle offsets.
Press: to modify source of speed.
Press to adjust plow offsets
Vehicle Offsets
Speed Input
Offsets
that were setup when creating configuration.
Antenna to Tip is the horizontal measurement of the
tip to the Antenna. An example is if the tip is 24
inches front of the Antenna, you would enter 24 in.
and Front (as shown).
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WATER MANAGEMENT
Select Your Specific
Configuration
Controller
Settings
Control
Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > Your
Specific Configuration > Setup (wrench) button > Controller Settings button > Control tab
Configuration
Pitch Plow check box: check this box only if the
machine is a pitch plow (also called cantilever).
If this box is not checked, Pitch Gain, Pitch Zero,
Suggested Calibration, and Start Compensation
boxes will be grayed out and unavailable.
This setting effects the operation of Intellislope and it
is crucial that it is set correctly. When check box is
checked, it indicates that the machine being
controlled is a pitch plow and the elevation of its
cutting edge is determined by the pitch of the plow.
Pitch Plow
Pitch Gain
Pitch Zero
Suggested
Calibration
Start
Compensation
GPS-Only
Gain
Water Management
0
Reset to
0
Default
Set as
350
Pitch Zero
0 %
0
Up Valve
Threshold
Down Valve
Threshold
Look-Ahead
Distance
Verify
Control
Calibrate
Roll
Calibrate
Pitch
0
0
0 in
This must be un-checked if the machine is not a
pitch plow, such as a parallel linkage plow, trencher,
scraper or pan, where the elevation of the cutting
edge of the machine is directly effected by the
hydraulic cylinder displacement. In this case the GPS receiver must move with the cutting edge for
proper control.
The following table summarizes the interaction between the pitch plow setting and adjustments on the
Performance Setup screen
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Adjustment Pitch Plow Checked Pitch Plow Un-checked Comments
Pitch Gain Yes No effect Pitch Gain only has effect
when the system is controlling
pitch, and thus only when
configured as a pitch plow.
Look Ahead Distance Yes No effect Look Ahead Distance only has
effect when the system is
using pitch to control
elevation, and thus only has
effect when configured as a
pitch plow.
GPS-Only Gain No effect Y es GPS-Only Gain only has effect
when the system is directly
controlling elevation in
systems where the hydraulic
cylinder directly controls
elevation (not a pitch plow).
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